Tuscaloosa, Alabama

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Detailed Job Description

● Teach graduate courses in qualitative research
● Participate in program initiatives, faculty decisions, and advising
● Provide consultation to students and faculty
● Establish an independent research program leading to publication
● Serve on dissertation committees
● Seek significant external funding

The University of Alabama
College of Education
Department of Educational Studies in Psychology, Research Methodology and Counseling
Educational Research Program

The University of Alabama, Alabama’s flagship university, is a comprehensive institution whose mission is to advance the intellectual and social condition of the people of the State and the nation through quality programs of teaching, research, and service. The College of Education maintains a large array of degree programs and is heavily involved in research and outreach activities throughout the Southeast region. The College seeks energetic, creative and intellectually-empowered faculty members with strong research pedigrees who can contribute to the mission of the College and help to advance its growing national prominence.

Minimum Qualifications:
● Ph.D. in Educational Research/Educational Psychology or a related field
● Demonstrated general knowledge of qualitative research methods and educational research design
● Evidence of ability to conduct research leading to publication
● Evidence of teaching effectiveness
● Ability to work with students and faculty in a variety of disciplines
● Strong writing and communication skills
● Commitment to working with diverse populations

Preferred Qualifications:
● Teaching experience
● Demonstrated general knowledge and experience in teaching qualitative research and Mixed Methodologies
● Evidence of participation in national professional organizations

Responsibilities:
● Teach graduate courses in qualitative research
● Participate in program initiatives, faculty decisions, and advising
● Provide consultation to students and faculty
● Establish an independent research program leading to publication
● Serve on dissertation committees
● Seek significant external funding

Further information about the program and college is accessible at www.education.ua.edu and http://education.ua.edu/academics/esprmc/ber/.

Questions regarding this position can be directed to Dr. Kelly Guyotte at email kguyotte@bamaed.ua.edu or Dr. Steve Thoma at sthoma@bamaed.ua.edu.

Salary: Commensurate with qualifications and experience

Starting Date: August 16, 2016

Benefits:
• Health and Life Insurance
• TIAA-CREF available
• Teachers’ Retirement System of Alabama
• Summer employment available on an as needed basis

Application Deadline: The review of credentials will begin immediately and will continue until the position is filled.

Application Process: Please apply online at https://facultyjobs.ua.edu. A letter of application, vita, names, addresses, and telephone numbers of three references, unofficial transcript(s) of all graduate level coursework, and up to three samples of professional writing are required to complete the online application process.

Prior to hiring, the final candidate must successfully pass a pre-employment background investigation and submit “official” transcript(s) of all graduate level coursework.

The University of Alabama is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer and the College of Education actively seeks diversity among its faculty and staff. Women and minority candidates are strongly encouraged to apply.

Special Instructions to Applicants

Attach as three (3) separate “Other Documents”:
1. Document Number 1 – Names, addresses and phone numbers of three references
2. Document Number 2 – Unofficial transcript(s) of all graduate level coursework (combine multiple transcripts into one document)
3. Document 3 – Up to three samples of professional writings (combine multiple writing samples into one document)

Prior to hiring, the final candidate(s) must successfully pass a pre-employment background investigation. A prior conviction reported as a result of the background investigation DOES NOT automatically disqualify a candidate from consideration for this position. A candidate with a prior conviction will receive an individualized review of the prior conviction before a hiring decision is made. EOE/AA

The University of Alabama is an Equal Employment/Equal Educational Opportunity Institution. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, age, genetic information, disability, or protected veteran status, and will not be discriminated against because of their protected status.